Author: Karina Hollingsworth
By: Karina Hollingsworth It was a sunny, cool day at Clear Lake Park with a light breeze that quickly came and went. The breeze allowed the fishing line to freely float in the peaceful water while awaiting the first bite of the day. “It’s relaxing.” Wanda Franklin said. This is the kind of day Willard […]
As a Texas Southern University (TSU) Grad, We Care Rx Pharmacy owner, Dr. Brandy Williams, understands the struggle of long days and nights studying, searching, pleading, and applying for funding to purchase reading materials and items needed to get through the pharmacology program. Recently contributing $100,000 to TSU’s pharmacy program, Williams’ plans to continue these […]
On Sunday, Aug. 21st, music Executive and CEO of Wreckshop Records & ASAP Bail Bonds, Derrick Dixon, partnered with Houston rappers, Erica Banks, Kirko Bangz, and DJ XO to take 3 students on a back-to-school shopping spree in The Galleria Mall. The 4th annual back-to-school shopping spree experience kicked off in June when Dixon and […]
By: Karina Hollingsworth Houston, TX— Southwest of Downtown Houston is a close-knit region brimming with African-American heritage. No, the community is not filled with tall statues or mile-long monuments. Instead, the neighborhood has other artifacts like the African American Library at the Gregory School. The library’s building was previously a school for African American children, […]
By: Karina Hollingsworth It was a special day for 10-year-old Melinda Moreno. The brain cancer survivor from Bellaire, Texas was confined to her home during the COVID-19 pandemic due to her compromised immune system. Within the walls of her home is where she discovered her love of art. Moreno yearned for art lessons and she […]
By: Karina Hollingsworth The atmosphere at the 36th Annual Labor Day Classic was different from previous years. TSU Tiger fans were full of team spirit and ready to cheer on the football team like always, but before they could enter the BBVA Stadium they had to pass one test–a temperature check. Due to the uncontrolled […]
By: Karina Hollingsworth Tigers show they care by masking up for the Fall 2021 semester. Texas Southern University administrators were busy this past week mapping out a plan to keep students safe as positive cases of the COVID-19 delta variant are on the rise in Harris County. It was announced Thursday that all students, faculty, […]
By: Karina Hollingsworth Think twice before you get in the ring with TSU Boxing Club’s Brandon Blackwell. Weighing in at a sturdy 201 pounds the boxer is known for his height, long arm reach and the power in his punch. The power behind Blackwell’s punch was heavily felt at the Heroes Back to School Bash […]
By: Karina Hollingsworth TSU tigers will be making big bucks this semester. The TSU Career and Professional Development Center hosted the Hire A Tiger On Campus Job Fair this past Friday. Fifteen employers were at the job fair looking to hire Texas Southern University students. “We have a range of different offers,” Career and Professional […]
By: Karina Hollingsworth If you are a curvaceous, full-figured woman at Texas Southern University, there’s a group of women on campus that want your voices to be heard. Curvy Culture is recruiting new members, and candidates to fill their E-Board positions. “We currently have the vice president, secretary and membership chair positions available,” Curvy Culture […]
